Gold and Freedom

John Fisher On December 5, 2024 / General Market, Gold, U.S. Federal Reserve / Leave a comment

Gold and Economic Freedom Every current and prospective precious metals investor should read this evergreen article by Alan Greenspan title, “Gold and Economic Freedom”. Here, you will hear directly from the prior Chairman of the Federal Reserve, exactly why you should hold Gold, as indirectly, other precious

Gold & Silver Tank – What Should I Do?

John Fisher On November 6, 2024 / Analysis And Predictions 2024, Daily Market Watch, Dollar collapse, General Market, Gold, gold & precious metal, Precious Metals News and Analysis

Gold & Silver Tank – What Should I Do? It is the day after the election, and gold and silver have tanked. What should you do? Should you sell, should you buy? Will gold and silver continue to tank? Here are some things to keep in mind.

1-Year Asset Class Performance

John Fisher On October 25, 2024 / Analysis And Predictions 2024, General Market, gold & precious metal, Gold & Precious Metals, Precious Metals News and Analysis

Seven asset classes 1-year performance. You might be surprised!! October 24, 2023 October 24, 2024 1-Year % Change Bitcoin $34,203 $68,161 99% Silver $22.86 $33.70 47% NASDAQ 13,140 18,415 40% Gold $1,980.00 $2,738.00 38% S&P 4,207 5,810 38% DOW 30 32,936 42,374 29% 1-Year Treasury rate 5.43

Inflation: How Precious Metals is a Hedge

Josiah Smith On October 17, 2024 / economic downturn, General Market, Gold, gold & precious metal, Gold & Precious Metals, Precious Metals News and Analysis, U.S. Dollar Crash

How Precious Metals Work as a Hedge Against Inflation In today’s economy, inflation is becoming a major concern for the average American. Prices keep rising, and wages have not kept up, making it increasingly difficult to make ends meet. The dollars that were worked for and saved

Trading Dollars for Gold: A Global Trend

Josiah Smith On October 9, 2024 / Analysis And Predictions 2024, General Market, gold & precious metal, Gold & Precious Metals, U.S. Dollar Crash, U.S. Federal Reserve

Central Banks Trading Dollars for Gold: A Global Trend With the world becoming more and more unpredictable, central banks worldwide are increasingly trading U.S. dollars for gold. There are several compelling reasons behind this shift. By delving into these specifics, we can gain a clearer understanding of

Gold’s Rise Nearing $2,700

Josiah Smith On September 26, 2024 / General Market, Gold, Gold & Precious Metals, Precious Metals News and Analysis, U.S. economy forecast

Gold’s Rise Nearing $2,700 Over the past 12 months, gold has experienced a significant rise, with prices climbing nearly 30% year-to-date. Currently hovering around $2,667 per troy ounce, gold is climbing closer to the $2,700 mark. The bar is moving higher and higher. Just a few months

What Should I Do With $2,500 Gold – Buy? Sell? Hold?

John Fisher On September 12, 2024 / Analysis And Predictions 2024, General Market, Gold & Precious Metals, Precious Metals News and Analysis

$2,500 Gold – Buy? Sell? Hold? What should I do?? Gold is in the process of establishing a new base at $2,500. Much as when gold fought to establish a base earlier this year at $2,000, and traded above and below for a period, we now see

Gold Keeps Climbing: Why Dollar Cost Averaging is Still Your Best Bet

Josiah Smith On September 3, 2024 / Analysis And Predictions 2024, General Market, gold & precious metal, Gold & Precious Metals, Precious Metals News and Analysis

Gold Keeps Climbing: Why Dollar Cost Averaging is Still Your Best Bet If you’ve been tracking gold prices over the past year, you’ve likely noticed a remarkable trend. Gold keeps climbing, breaking new barriers, and what was once considered a good buying price is now a distant

Investing Wisely in Precious Metals

Josiah Smith On August 14, 2024 / General Market, Gold, gold & precious metal, Gold & Precious Metals

Here are 7 Key Ways to Ensure You are Investing Wisely in Precious Metals: By following these strategies, you can ensure that you are investing wisely in precious metals. Happy investing!

Gold Price Prediction

John Fisher On August 2, 2024 / General Market, Gold & Precious Metals, Precious Metals News and Analysis, U.S. economy forecast

My Personal Gold Price Prediction Disclaimer, this article is based on my gut feeling for my gold price prediction – for whatever value you place on that. I have been in the precious metals business 29 years. After a while you start to develop a feeling about

Central Banks Are Buying Gold

Josiah Smith On July 10, 2024 / Analysis And Predictions 2024, General Market, Gold, gold & precious metal, Gold & Precious Metals, U.S. Dollar Crash, U.S. economy forecast

Central Banks Are Buying Gold In recent years, central banks worldwide have been buying gold in much larger quantities than in the past. This has potentially negative effects to the US economy, and the dollar. According to the World Gold Council, central banks bought a record 1,081.9

Gold and Silver Facts

John Fisher On June 25, 2024 / General Market, Gold, Silver

Gold and Silver Facts Here you will find some basic Gold and Silver facts that every precious metals investor should know. Gold and silver coins and bars come in a variety of weights and designs. A number of sovereign mints (national mints of countries. i.e. United States,

Why You Should Own Both Gold and Silver

Josiah Smith On June 18, 2024 / General Market, Gold & Precious Metals, Silver

Why You Should Own Both Gold and Silver As the effects on inflation are felt, investors are turning to precious metals. Investors use precious metals as a safe haven to protect and grow their wealth. Among these metals, gold and silver stand out as time-tested assets. Both

GOLD, SILVER OR S&P?

John Fisher On June 13, 2024 / Analysis And Predictions 2024, General Market, Gold & Precious Metals, Precious Metals News and Analysis, Silver

GOLD, SILVER OR S&P? – What’s the best performer for 5 years, 1 year and YTD? Charts don’t lie. You might be surprised!! Are you surprised? Would you make any changes in your investment strategy based on this data? “Gold is money. Everything else is credit”: –

What is “Junk” Silver

Josiah Smith On June 5, 2024 / General Market, Silver

Understanding “Junk” Silver What is “Junk” Silver? What is “junk” silver? “Junk” silver is a term used to describe pre-1965 coins that were made with 90% silver. These coins were in regular circulation before a specific date when their silver content was reduced or eliminated. Over time,

Inflation: The Hidden Tax

Josiah Smith On May 29, 2024 / Analysis And Predictions 2024, Dollar collapse, General Market, Gold & Precious Metals, U.S. Dollar Crash, U.S. economy forecast

Inflation: The Hidden Tax What is inflation? It is a term that has been on everyone’s lips recently. However, most people do not understand it. Inflation, often called the “hidden tax,” quietly erodes purchasing power, impacts savings, and alters the financial landscape without explicit legislative action. Unlike

Silver Price Surges Past $30

Josiah Smith On May 22, 2024 / Analysis And Predictions 2024, General Market, Silver

Silver Price Surges Past $30 Last weekend, the silver market experienced a historic breakthrough as the price of silver surged past the $30 mark for the first time in over a decade. With the price of silver at its highest in years, the question on everyone’s mind

Gold Prices in 2024 Have Surged Past $2,350

Josiah Smith On May 15, 2024 / Analysis And Predictions 2024, Dollar collapse, General Market, gold & precious metal, Gold & Precious Metals, Precious Metals News and Analysis, U.S. Federal Reserve

Gold Prices in 2024 Have Surged Past $2,350 Amid Inflation Concerns Gold prices in 2024 have soared from $2,050 to over $2,350 per ounce. That is over $300 dollars, or an almost 15% jump, since the beginning of the year. This significant movement in the price of

How to Choose the Best Gold Dealer

John Fisher On May 10, 2024 / General Market, gold & precious metal, Gold & Precious Metals

How to Choose the Best Gold and Silver Dealer Knowing how to choose the best gold dealer can be an overwhelming process. There are hundreds of dealers, from large online dealers with call center representatives to your local coin shop. How do you know that you are

Gold And Silver Will ALWAYS Be Valued

John Fisher On April 30, 2024 / General Market, gold & precious metal, Gold & Precious Metals, Precious Metals News and Analysis

Gold And Silver Will ALWAYS Be Valued Why? Because gold and silver have played significant roles throughout human history, serving not only as currency but also as symbols of wealth, power, and status for more than 4,000 years. Here’s an overview of their history: Ancient Civilizations: Some

What Forms of Money are Recognized in Every Country?

John Fisher On April 15, 2024 / General Market, Gold & Precious Metals, U.S. economy forecast

What forms of money are recognized in every country of the world? What forms of money are recognized in every country of the world? I would argue only three: U.S. Dollars – specifically $100 billsGold – bars, coins and jewelrySilver – bars, coins and jewelry What forms

Gold and Silver outperforming the S&P – The Charts Don’t Lie

John Fisher On April 15, 2024 / Analysis And Predictions 2024, Daily Market Watch, General Market, Gold & Precious Metals

The Charts don’t lie – both Gold and Silver outperforming the S&P These are Year-to-Date charts. Both gold (gold line) and silver (silver line) are outperformingthe S&P Index (blue line). Most of the buying is central banks and large private wealth /sovereign funds. What do they know

Has Gold and Silver Finally Broken Out?

Josiah Smith On April 12, 2024 / General Market

Has Gold and Silver Finally Broken Out? Has gold and silver finally broken out? These two metals have historically been the place to put your wealth during chaotic or uncertain times; right now, the times fit that description. In the last few months, especially the last few

The Gold-to-Silver Ratio

Josiah Smith On March 27, 2024 / General Market, Gold, Gold & Precious Metals, Silver

The Gold-to-Silver Ratio The Gold-to-Silver Ratio is a helpful method of interpreting the prices of gold and silver. Often abbreviated as Au/Ag, this ratio represents the amount of silver one can acquire with a single ounce of gold at a given moment in time. While it may

Can You Take Your Money With You?

John Fisher On March 27, 2024 / General Market, Gold, Gold & Precious Metals

Can You Take Your Money With You? Benefits of Precious Metals Ownership – #2 PORTABILITY What if you wanted to… or had to take your money and leave your home—either pre-planned or on a moment’s notice? Have you thought of that? How would you do that? Is

Gold Surges to All-Time Highs

Josiah Smith On March 15, 2024 / General Market, gold & precious metal, Gold & Precious Metals

Gold Surges to New All-Time Highs: And We Aren’t Done Yet! With a backdrop of economic uncertainty and global volatility, gold has surged to all-time highs. This is continuing a trend of gold breaking its record again and again over the last 12 months. The precious metal’s

2024, How Bad Could It Get?

Josiah Smith On March 11, 2024 / Analysis And Predictions 2024, Dollar collapse, General Market

2024, How Bad Could It Get? 2024 may be one of the most influential and critical years in recent history that could decide the future of the United States of America. It all comes down to the upcoming election. Although none of this is concrete, these concerns

Who Knows That You Own Gold & Silver??

John Fisher On March 6, 2024 / General Market

Does anyone (read ‘Big Brother’) know that you have gold and silver??? Benefits of Precious Metals Ownership – #1 PRIVACY Short answer – only if you have revealed your social security number as a part of your transaction. Many people choose to pay in cash up to

My Barber, My Tailor, and Breakfast on the Beach

John Fisher On February 27, 2024 / General Market, gold & precious metal, Gold & Precious Metals, U.S. economy forecast

My Barber, My Tailor, and Breakfast on the Beach What does that have to do with precious metals? It really has more to do with an economy that needs more money, and soon! My Barber I see my barber every three weeks. He was always fully booked

Silver Round vs. Silver Coin: What is the Difference?

Josiah Smith On February 15, 2024 / General Market, Silver

Silver Round vs. Silver Coin: What is the Difference? Within the realm of silver investments, two options typically emerge. One of the most common questions I get is which of these two options is a better investment. These are silver rounds and silver coins, but what is

Predictions For 2024 – Good, Bad and UGLY

John Fisher On February 1, 2024 / Analysis And Predictions 2024, Debt Ceiling Crisis, Dollar collapse, economic collapse, economic downturn, General Market, Gold & Precious Metals, market crash, stock market rally, stock trading, U.S. economy forecast

Predictions For 2024 – Good, Bad and UGLY I do not have a crystal ball, but these predictions are the distillation of everything I have read and everyone I have spoken with in and outside of the industry. MORTGAGES Mortgage rates will fall below 6% for credit

The Houthis, Iran, and the Price of Gold

Josiah Smith On January 16, 2024 / General Market, Gold & Precious Metals

The Houthis, Iran, and the Price of Gold The American and British Intervention Thursday morning, the United States and the United Kingdom conducted a strike targeting Houthi forces in Yemen. The Houthis ongoing aggression in Yemen and harassment of trade in the Red Sea prompted this military

Gold: Like Watching a Ping Pong Match

John Fisher On December 15, 2023 / Analysis and Predictions 2023, General Market, Gold, Gold & Precious Metals

Gold: like watching a ping pong match Watching the price action for gold go above $2000 and crash below, go above again and crash below can make you nauseous or at the very least give you neck cramps. I want to encourage you not to watch the

Gold and Silver Rally as Federal Reserve Signals Looser Policy

Josiah Smith On December 14, 2023 / Analysis and Predictions 2023, Gold, Gold & Precious Metals, Silver, U.S. Federal Reserve

Gold and Silver Rally as Federal Reserve Signals Looser Policy In a noteworthy rebound, both gold and silver prices rallied Thursday morning in response to signals from the Federal Reserve indicating a shift towards a more accommodative monetary policy. This positive momentum comes after a week and

Gold Achieves Record Highs Surpassing $2,100

Josiah Smith On December 5, 2023 / Analysis and Predictions 2023, General Market, Gold & Precious Metals

Gold Achieves Record Highs Surpassing $2,100 Over the Weekend, Fuels Optimism for Continued Growth Gold prices achieved record highs over the weekend, breaking the all-time high and surpassing the $2,100 mark. Investors witnessed an unprecedented rally as current economic uncertainties and geopolitical tensions increased demand for safe-haven

Gold Surges Past $2,000 Despite Economic Data

Josiah Smith On November 28, 2023 / Analysis and Predictions 2023, Gold, Gold & Precious Metals, U.S. economy forecast, U.S. Federal Reserve

Gold Surges Past $2,000 Despite Economic Data The price of gold has surged past the $2,000 mark and keeps rising as it gets closer and closer to its all-time high. Gold’s positive surge defies expectations amid high interest rates and bullish economic data. However, gold has proven

U.S. Debt Interest Payments Eclipse 1 Trillion

John Fisher On November 14, 2023 / Analysis and Predictions 2023, Debt Ceiling Crisis, General Market

United States Debt Interest Payments Eclipse 1 Trillion Another significant milestone has passed as the United States’ annual interest payments on its national debt push past an unprecedented 1 trillion dollars. To offer perspective, the nation spent $867.94 billion on its military in 2022, leaving over a

Gold Prices Retreat After Safe-Haven Surge

Josiah Smith On November 8, 2023 / Analysis and Predictions 2023, General Market, Gold, Gold & Precious Metals, Precious Metals News and Analysis

Gold Prices Retreat After Safe-Haven Surge Gold, a traditional safe-haven asset, has seen its prices drop (after a surge in demand took place immediately after the attack by Hamas that began the ongoing conflict in Gaza). Multiple factors may influence this retreat. Of particular note, investors are

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

John Fisher On November 1, 2023 / economic collapse, General Market, Gold & Precious Metals, Precious Metals News and Analysis

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS I’ll save the words – you can clearly see for yourself from the pictures. You tell me how this is going to work out!!?? TREASURY DEBT FEDERAL DEBT – 120% OF GDP (Try to get a personal loan if you

GOLD: HIGHER FOR LONGER? 8 Reasons Why Metals are Headed Higher!

John Fisher On October 26, 2023 / Analysis and Predictions 2023, General Market, Gold, Gold & Precious Metals

GOLD: HIGHER FOR LONGER? 8 Reasons Why Metals are Headed Higher! All the financial news channels are talking about gold. Main Street and Wall Street are both turning more bullish. Gold has recently rebounded from almost $1800 to $2000, now pulling back slightly to $1985 to consolidate gains.

Gold Prices Surge Amidst Global Uncertainty

John Fisher On October 24, 2023 / General Market, Gold & Precious Metals, Precious Metals News and Analysis

Gold Prices Surge Amidst Global Uncertainty Recent events, particularly the terrorist attacks in Israel by Hamas, have triggered a substantial surge in gold prices. This surge has reached historic highs when measured in many international currencies that are showing the rise in the price of gold even

Gold Had Its Best Week in Months, But Could It Break $2000?

Josiah Smith On October 17, 2023 / Analysis and Predictions 2023, Daily Market Watch, Gold, Gold & Precious Metals, Precious Metals News and Analysis, U.S. economy forecast

Gold Had Its Best Week in Months, But Could It Break $2000? Last week, gold surged significantly after the terrorist attacks from Hamas on Israel, marking its best performance in months. Experts believe it may surpass the $2000 per ounce mark by the end of 2023. Several

The Israel-Hamas Conflict and Gold Prices

Josiah Smith On October 10, 2023 / General Market, Gold & Precious Metals

Israel-Hamas Conflict and Gold Prices: A Caution Against Panic Buying The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has raised questions about its impact on gold prices. The conflict has already taken over 1,600 lives, at least 900 of those deaths being Israelis. To put that in perspective, for the United

Will Gold and Silver Go Lower?

John Fisher On October 4, 2023 / General Market, Gold & Precious Metals, market crash, Precious Metals News and Analysis, U.S. Dollar Crash, U.S. economy forecast, U.S. Federal Reserve, U.S. stock trading

Will Gold and Silver Go Lower? Will gold and silver go lower? In a word – possibly. What would cause the metals to go lower? Further hikes by the Fed make interest bearing instruments more attractive (Treasuries, CD’s, money market funds, etc.). Metals do not pay any

Why Gen Z and Millennials Are Buying Gold and Silver

Josiah Smith On October 3, 2023 / General Market, gold & precious metal, Gold & Precious Metals, Precious Metals News and Analysis

Why Gen Z and Millennials Are Buying Gold and Silver In a world increasingly dominated by digital assets and cryptocurrencies, an unexpected trend has emerged: Gen Z and Millennials are buying gold and silver. There are multiple reasons why young people are investing in precious metals! One

Will Dealers Buy Back Metals When Prices Explode?

John Fisher On September 27, 2023 / General Market

Will Dealers Buy Back Metals When Prices Explode? If a dealer doesn’t offer to buy back metals they sell, you should be concerned. Either their sales prices are too high, orthey don’t have the liquidity to pay you. You should always confirm the buyback policy beforepurchasing from

DOLLAR, GOLD, OIL, BRICS AND NIXON

John Fisher On September 13, 2023 / Dollar collapse, General Market, Gold & Precious Metals, U.S. Dollar Crash

The following is an excerpt from Simon Black, Founder of Sovereign Man – worth the read! “When the first shot rang out at Dealey Plaza on November 22, 1963, most bystanders didn’t even realize that it was the sound of gunfire. But Texas Governor John Connally was

When Should I Buy?

John Fisher On August 30, 2023 / General Market, Gold & Precious Metals

When Should I Buy? Knowing when to buy gold and can be a bit tricky. In this article, we’ll explore the importance of purchasing gold at regular intervals rather than just focusing on the spot price. If you sat in my chair… A few months ago when

Gold Up On Inflation Numbers

John Fisher On July 12, 2023 / General Market, Gold & Precious Metals

July 12, 2023 Gold is up this morning on lower than expected inflation numbers, gaining over $15 on the new report. “Official” Inflation has dropped to its lowest rate in over two years. “Official” CPI increased 3% from ayear ago – the lowest gain since March 2021.

Counterparty Risk and Precious Metals

John Fisher On April 4, 2023 / General Market, Gold & Precious Metals, market crash, U.S. economy forecast

Counterparty risk is one thing you don’t need to worry about when investing in precious metals. Unlike other investments, such as stocks and bonds, they are not subject to the risk of default. Banks fail. Companies go bankrupt. Governments are overthrown. In all these situations, investors lose

Precious Metal Premiums Explained

John Fisher On March 17, 2023 / General Market, Gold & Precious Metals, Precious Metals News and Analysis

Did you know that when buying precious metals, you pay more than the actual market value of the bullion? Why pay prices above that of the spot rate? The answer lies in precious metal premiums. What Exactly Is a Premium? Premiums are fees added to the market

Speculating on Precious Metals: 5 Do’s and Don’ts

John Fisher On March 7, 2023 / General Market, Gold & Precious Metals, Interviews

Speculating on precious metals, while sometimes rewarding, can be very risky. Are you a speculative trader? While many choose to invest in precious metals as part of a long-term strategy or as a secure form of wealth preservation, others trade precious metals to profit from price changes.

The Privacy of Precious Metal Investments

John Fisher On February 27, 2023 / General Market, gold & precious metal, Gold & Precious Metals, Interviews

Privacy grows scarce in today’s global environment. Everyday conversations include topics like government surveillance and electronic tracking. One search of a Social Security number and agencies access your investment information. Despite all of this, an off-grid asset remains. The privacy of precious metal investments allows you to

Precious Freedom

John Fisher On February 17, 2023 / General Market, Gold & Precious Metals

Banks fail. Companies go bankrupt. Governments are overthrown. And with these situations, investors lose money due to counterparty failure. Precious metals have been a store of value for centuries and serve as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty. One of the key advantages of precious metals

Fisher Precious Metals Quoted in Goldline Fraud Analysis

John Fisher On January 30, 2023 / General Market, Gold & Precious Metals, Interviews, Precious Metals News and Analysis

If you assume the size of a company indicates trustworthiness, this Daily Business Review article may cause you to think again. Regulators found the publicly traded company A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. (A-Mark) and its subsidiary Goldline Inc. guilty of fraudulent conduct related to a precious metals investment

Central Banks and the Surge in Gold Prices

Josiah Smith On December 3, 2024 / Analysis And Predictions 2024, General Market, Gold, Gold & Precious Metals, U.S. Federal Reserve / Leave a comment

Central Banks and the Surge in Gold Prices Looking back over 2024, gold prices surged to record highs, significantly influenced by central bank buying. This trend was marked by unprecedented rates of reserve accumulation by banks around the globe. Let’s explore the key events and their impact

Stay Calm and Dollar Cost Average

Josiah Smith On November 14, 2024 / Analysis And Predictions 2024, Dollar collapse, Donald trump, General Market, Gold, Gold & Precious Metals, U.S. economy forecast

Stay Calm and Dollar Cost Average After a strong year for gold and silver, the market has seen a downturn since the election. It can be easy to get nervous and panic, but it’s important to remember that these short-term movements are a normal part of the

Gold’s Price Rise and Debt

John Fisher On November 1, 2024 / Analysis And Predictions 2024, Daily Market Watch, Debt Ceiling Crisis, Dollar collapse, economic collapse, General Market, gold & precious metal, Gold & Precious Metals, Precious Metals News and Analysis, U.S. Dollar Crash, U.S. economy forecast, U.S. Federal Reserve

Gold’s Price Rise and Debt Gold’s price rise reflects concerns that world bankers, international monetary authorities (and you and I) should know. Everyone in the know understands this is unsustainable. The populous is told everything is fine and just continue to put your trust in the central

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